On May 16, 2026, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto responded to concerns over the weakening rupiah with a seemingly simple remark: “People in the villages don’t use dollars, do they?” He also assured the public that food and energy supplies were secure.
Author: Muhammad Ariq
Why Indonesia Needs a Developmental State to Reach Vision 2045
Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045 is one of the most consequential national projects in Indonesia. It promises stronger human capital, world-class infrastructure, wider prosperity and greater welfare for more than 280 million citizens.